CF Montreal vs Toronto FC – Match Preview

The Major League Soccer season is underway, and CF Montreal is set to host Toronto FC at Saputo Stadium. This event marks the tournament’s opening round on Friday, July 20th. The game will start at 23:30 GMT. Both teams are eager for a win to improve their standings, as they are currently tied at 27 points. However, Montreal has a game in hand. With CF Montreal slightly favored by the odds, an intense match is anticipated.

CF Montreal – Form

CF Montreal’s performance has been inconsistent recently. Their last game on July 17 against New York Red Bulls ended in a 2:2 draw. This result broke their pattern of low-scoring games. Before this, they achieved a 1:0 win over Atlanta United on July 13. This victory was notable as it ended a 13-match streak of conceding goals to Atlanta. Their July 6 game against Vancouver Whitecaps ended in a 1:1 draw. This result stopped their four-game winning streak at home against the Whitecaps. Despite these mixed results, the outcomes were in line with bookmakers’ expectations.

Toronto FC – Form

Toronto FC has had its share of challenges. They lost 3:1 to Inter Miami CF on July 17th in an away match. This defeat was predicted by bookmakers. Before this, they faced a 4:0 defeat by Columbus Crew. This followed a 2:1 loss at home to Orlando City. In these matches, Toronto FC’s defense struggled significantly. Derrick Etienne scored the only goal against Inter Miami. The team failed to score in the match against Columbus Crew.

CF Montreal – Toronto FC – Head to Head

The last game between CF Montreal and Toronto FC was on May 18, 2024. Toronto FC won 5:1 at home. In their past 10 games, CF Montreal has won 7 times, while Toronto FC has won twice. Only one game ended in a draw. This shows CF Montreal’s dominance in this matchup. In the last 5 head-to-head matches, both teams scored in 4 games. CF Montreal has won their last 3 home games against Toronto FC without conceding a goal. They scored less than 2.5 goals in those matches, demonstrating strong defense and efficient scoring.

CF Montreal – Toronto FC – Standings

As the season begins, CF Montreal and Toronto FC are closely matched in the standings. Montreal is in the 20th spot with 27 points from 24 matches. Toronto FC is just ahead in 19th place, also with 27 points but from 25 matches. Both teams have struggled defensively this season. Their identical points after a similar number of games point to a competitive match. Both teams are keen to improve their rankings and exceed pre-season expectations.

CF Montreal vs Toronto FC – Top scorers

Sunusi Ibrahim leads CF Montreal’s attack with 6 goals this season. Josef Martinez is close behind with 5 goals. Matias Coccaro and Ariel Lassiter have also been crucial, contributing 4 and 3 goals respectively. Ruan has added a couple of goals from the back. For Toronto FC, Federico Bernardeschi is the top scorer with 8 goals. Prince Osei Owusu has scored 6 times. Lorenzo Insigne and Derrick Etienne have added 4 and 3 goals, respectively. Matthew Longstaff has scored twice from midfield.

CF Montreal vs Toronto FC – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor CF Montreal with odds of 2.05 for a win. A draw is set at 3.80, and a Toronto FC win at 3.10. CF Montreal’s strong home record and their success in recent matchups give them an edge. However, Toronto FC is struggling, having lost 8 of their last 9 matches. They will also be without Matthew Longstaff due to injury. For alternative markets, the “halftime-fulltime” bet at 2.75 for CF Montreal to lead and win may interest some. The “draw-no-bet” market offers CF Montreal at 1.571. The “double-chance” market for CF Montreal or a draw at 1.364 could be appealing, considering their recent form and head-to-head record.

CF Montreal vs Toronto FC – Over/Under Betting

The Over/Under market offers “goals:over:2.5” at 1.667 and “goals:under:2.5” at 2.15. The last 10 matches have varied between high-scoring games and tight contests. CF Montreal’s recent home games suggest fewer goals, making “goals:under:2.5” an attractive option. Despite both teams’ tendency for higher-scoring matches recently, the historical trend at Saputo Stadium hints at a closer game.

CF Montreal vs Toronto FC – BTTS Betting

Bookmakers have set the odds for both teams to score at 1.615 for ‘Yes’ and 2.20 for ‘No’. BTTS has occurred in 4 of the last 5 matches between these teams. CF Montreal’s recent home games against Toronto FC have seen them keep clean sheets, suggesting ‘BTTS: No’ could be likely. However, Toronto FC’s defensive issues in recent away games might be exploited by CF Montreal. Considering these factors, ‘BTTS: Yes’ seems plausible, despite CF Montreal’s strong defense at home.

CF Montreal vs Toronto FC – Prediction